CVS pharmacy tech interview

[PharmaT]

I have an interview with CVS next week and I'm debating whether or not I should tell them I'm applying to Pharmacy school this year. Obviously if they ask I wouldn't lie but would it hurt me? For instance maybe they wouldnt want to hire me because I could possibly be leaving in a year? I'm also not certified so I don't have great chances. Thanks for the input.

 

[tvn273]

Tell them youre planning to get certified soon.. the test is easy.. would look good on your pharmacy applications as well..

 

[PharmaT]

I live in Florida so I can't get certified without official training or a full time course.
Clearly if I got hired I would eventually get certified.

 

[pianoiscool]

hi! i'm from california. i'm a pre pharm and i got an interview with cvs. i wasn't certified either and i gave the interview a shot but i didn't get the job. try it out if not its still good exposure to the job interview process. my faculty knows that i got an interview because i am close with them and commended me for getting the interview and being proactive and at least trying. i am also applying to pharmacy school next year. instead of the job i got a volunteer position elsewhere and my faculty know that so i know they won't hold it against me. i think you should tell them that you got an interview even if you didn't get the job.

 

[owlegrad]

Yeah tell them you plan to apply to pharmacy school.

 

[AlPacino]

Mention it. You may be able to use one of the pharmacist there as a LOR.